Citing Implicit and Explicit Evidence in Texts

The video tutorial covers how to cite inferential and explicit evidence in a text, aligned with reading standards 7.1 and 8.1. It explains that inferential evidence involves making educated guesses about unstated ideas, while explicit evidence is directly stated in the text. The tutorial provides examples of both types of evidence and includes a homework assignment where students must answer questions using these concepts. The video emphasizes the importance of drawing conclusions and making predictions based on evidence.

What are inferences?

• Educated guesses about unstated ideas

• Direct statements from the text

• Random guesses

• Opinions of the reader

Why might the girl on the pitching mound be upset?

• She is injured

• She doesn't like baseball

• She is tired

• Her team is losing

What can you infer if you see a dog bowl and a leash on the floor at a friend's house?

• Your friend has a dog

• Your friend likes animals

• Your friend has a cat

• Your friend is messy

What is explicit evidence?

• Evidence that is implied

• Evidence that is guessed by the reader

• Evidence that is directly stated in the text

• Evidence that is hidden in the text

What sport did Melissa play after school?

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Tennis

What is the main idea of the article mentioned in the practice question?

• Cells are small

• All living things are made of cells

• Living things need food

• Cells are the building blocks of our bodies

What should you bring to class on Monday?

• A signed permission slip

• A completed project

• Your answers to the homework questions

• A new book

How many questions are you supposed to answer for homework?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What type of questions will you answer for homework?

• Only inferential questions

• None of the above

• Only explicit questions

• Both inferential and explicit questions

What should you do if you need to review the paragraphs?

• Skip the questions

• Guess the answers

• Go back and reread the paragraphs

• Ask a friend